At K 2025 in Düsseldorf, Oct 8-15, Sigma Engineering GmbH will present the latest advances of its Sigmasoft Virtual Molding at booth A80 in Hall 13. With the new version 6.2, more speed and quality become available, together with further improved ergonomics. The release includes numerous upgrades under the hood. Innovation of the simulation engine, together with new computational approaches, delivers higher quality results up to four times faster than before. Further improvements of the user interface guide even casual users more smoothly to high quality simulation results. Two brand new functions will also premiere at the show: Sigmaecon and the Sigma Rubber Designer. Sigmaecon supports precise determination of component costs in the currently simulated process and in process variants identified by the built in autonomous optimization. The Sigma Rubber Designer provides a generic elastomer database to approximate a compound for simulation without measurement, enabling realistic results swiftly and efficiently.
Sigmaecon: cost and energy transparency in simulation
Securing a contract often depends on offering an aggressive selling price. However, turning such a project into a sustainable success requires precise knowledge of costs beforehand. Sigmaecon determines the component costs in the currently simulated process and in the process variants found by the autonomous optimization. Modified thermal concepts, such as hot or cold runner technology or additional insulation, are considered not only as additional costs or material savings but also in terms of energy consumption for a better CO2 footprint.
Sigma Rubber Designer: generic elastomer database
The measurement of elastomers is time consuming and cost intensive, which means material data based on measurements is often unavailable for simulation. Sigma Rubber Designer addresses this by providing a generic database that allows approximation of the user's elastomer compound without measurement for use in simulation. This approach enables realistic results swiftly and efficiently.
Customer support and training
Thomas Klein, CEO of Sigma, said: "For over 25 years Sigmasoft Virtual Molding is an industry benchmark for digital reality in polymer processing. And it is well-supported too. We guide our customers, train dozens of simulation experts every year, and are available every day to provide engineering assistance. We are proud to have been a sought-after partner in the plastic and rubber industry for many years."
